Project Health & Safety Specialist (Bound Brook, NJ)

Bound Brook, NJ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Woodard & Curran is a national engineering science and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water a safe environment healthy communities and happy people. As an employee-owned company we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people offering opportunities for professional growth ownership and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients communities and the planet.

Overview:

This person willbe responsible forthe day-to-day management of Health and Safety programs attwospecific client projects in New Jersey and Connecticut in the Operations & Management (O&M) Business unit reporting to theO&M Senior H&S Project H&S Specialistwill be based out of Bridgewater New Jersey with periodic travel to a location in role acts as a liaison for simultaneous engineering and operations projects.

Responsibilities:

Provide assistance toproject staff andclientregardingregulatory and company compliance requirements and other matterspertaining tohealth and safety at various Superfund Sites or other regulated remediation project sites.
Maintain and update site-specific health and safety compliance programs including but not limited to: Energy Control Procedures fall protection/working at heights Permit-Required Confined Space and entry permits HAZWOPER Health & Safety Program atmospheric monitoring and associated instrumentation NFPA 70E Respiratory Protection Program Job Safety Analyses Safe Work Plans (permitting) Hazard Communication Point of Work Risk Assessments etc.
Champion site safetyobservations andclose callreporting and lead safety initiatives based on safety events and observationssubmitted.
Conduct site specific safetyinspectionsandidentifycorrective actions.
Work withsiteteam toaddressopen action items.
Contribute to the incident evaluation process provide guidance to managers and site personnel and ensure completion of resulting preventative measures.
Periodic site visits to other clientlocationin Connecticut to ensure adequate H&S support.
Interact withclientas the H&S representative of the supported projects.
Track manage andadministrateKPI data for H&S reporting.
Order suspension of activities that pose threats to workers health or safety.

The list of duties is not intended to be allinclusiveand other duties may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

5yearsdirect experience in occupational health and safety.
Degree in safety or relatedfield. Professional certification (ASP CSP CIH) preferred.
Functional knowledge of occupational and industrial safety standards to include OSHA ANSI NFPA HAZWOPER and OSHA construction safety Competency in Confined Space Entry Fall Protection Control of HazardousEnergyand hazardous material management.
Experience in industrial systems site remediation electrical safety (NFPA 70E)and functional understanding of P&IDs preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.
Strong technology skillsto includeMicrosoft Office Suite SharePoint and other computer platforms/programs.
Strong presentation skillsrequired.
Ability to organize data and processes.
Ability to meet deadlines work independently and effectively make decisions.
Ability to work well in a team environment. Ability to travel periodically to other supported locations.

$80000 - $115000 a year

Pay:

This positions anticipated pay range is provided above; final exempt salary or non-exempt hourly pay will be dependent on experience level as well as considering a % based geographic differential based on where the final candidate will be working. Geographic differentials are used to recognize and reflect cost of labor differences between geographic markets.

Annual Incentive Bonus Opportunity:

Eligible positions may receive an annual cash bonus based on the roles organizational level and is represented as a percentage range of eligible earnings.

Employee Support & Benefits

Retirement Savings:

401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed

Time away from work:

Observed holidays: Choose up to 9 holidays to observe annually

Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked

Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work related illness or injury.

Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding

Coverage and support for your needs and well-being:

Disability: Paid short and long term disability

Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.

Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.

Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. We are committed to ensuring our employment practices are non-discriminatory and based solely on job-related factors.

If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply please contactBeth Sweitzer.

Inclusion & Belonging

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to apply as we believe that different perspectives and experiences enrich our workplace and enhance our ability to serve our clients and communities effectively.

At Woodard & Curran we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment. We understand that the best solutions for our clients and communities come from a culture that nurtures the success and growth of all employees. As an employee-owned organization our dedication to fostering growth access and opportunity empowers us to serve our clients effectively and advance our mission of making a positive impact on the world. Our success is rooted in supporting our team members to reach their full potential enabling us to deliver the most innovative sound and effective solutions to improve our communities around us.

Non-Solicitation Disclosure:

Please be advised that we do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a signed contract in place will be considered unsolicited and will not be eligible for any referral fees. Recruitment agencies must have a valid signed agreement with our company prior to following the submission process to consider potential candidates.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Required Experience: